87-year-old Krishna Raj Kapoor, wife of legendary actor-filmmaker Raj Kapoor is no more. Krishna Raj Kapoor, the eldest member of Kapoor family, reportedly took her last breath at 5 am this morning (1st October). "My mother passed away at about 5 am today due to cardiac arrest...old age was another factor. We are deeply saddened by her demise," son Randhir Kapoor told PTI.

Actress Raveena Tandon shared the news on her social media account and tweeted, “Condolences to the entire Kapoor family. An era passes away,#KrishnaRajKapoor .God give you strength,and may the soul rest in peace. Om Shanti. @chintskap”

Krishna Raj Kapoor (Photo: Web)

Check out her tweet below:


Veteran actor Anupam Kher too shared the sad news on Twitter and wrote, "Deeply saddened to learn about the sad demise of Smt. #KrishnaRajKapoorJi. She was one of the most dignified and affectionate ladies that I met. May her soul rest in peace. My condolences to the entire Kapoor and Nanda family. Om Shanti."

Krishna Raj Kapor with her Late husband Raj Kapoor, sons Randhir Kapoor, Rajeev Kapoor and Rishi Kapoor

Here's his tweet:


More details awaited!

Krishna Raj Kapoor, who got married to 'showman' Raj Kapoor in May 1946, is survived by 5 children Rishi Kapoor, Randhir Kapoor, Rajiv Kapoor, Ritu Nanda and Reema Kapoor. Whereas, she was the grandmother of Ranbir Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Karisma Kapoor, Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, Armaan Jain, Aadar Jain, Nikhil Nanda and Natasha Nanda.

Krishna Raj Kapoor with son Rishi Kapoor, his wife Neetu Singh and grandson Ranbir

May her soul rest in peace!